Met-Vest Reflective Motorcycle Jacket Product Review

I thought I would tell you about a new product that I started using, the
Met-Vest Motorcycle Jacket. (A vest version is also available with a full
suit in the works.)

What an excellent well made product. The jacket is a large cut jacket made
of a small mesh fabric with full sleeves large enough to fit over a leather
jacket. I haven't noticed any binding in the arms or back while in the
riding position. Seams are well stitched to prevent rip out especially under
the arms.

This jacket is bright. It is safety yellow with 3 large reflective stripes
that continue on the arms. In the riding position you have 3 horizontal
stripes on your body and 3 vertical stripes on your arms.

This jacket is not for posers or people who like to match garments with
motorcycle colors. With this jacket you end up looking like British or
Japanese motorcycle officers. I guess this would give you extra visibility
with cages if you lived in Britain or Japan. ;^)(Also not for people who
"ride it like it was stolen".)

Same as above in flash

When I received the jacket and opened it in the house I thought the yellow
stood out. When I wore it for the first time I was surprised how much it
fluoresced in sunlight.

Riding to work this vest really got other drivers attention. It seemed like
every driver who passed was fixated on me (and I assume the vest.) I also
notice that people pulling out into the traffic lane waited for me at a
greater distance than they normally would.

Another thing I notice was my interaction with people. With the vest people
seemed to treat me differently that they when I just wear my black Hein
Gericke jacket. I chalk this up to the "scared of motorcyclist in black
leather jacket" syndrome.

Outside at night,notice relative reflectivity of license

I haven't used the jacket at night yet. Since the time change it gets dark
on the way home now so I will try it tonight.

They have a web page at http://www.met-vest.com/ .
If someone wants a JPEG image of me in the jacket over my Hein Gericke let me
know.

Usual disclaimers. I have no financial interest in this company, blah,
blah, blah.